A haunting tale of love and sacrifice unfolds in 1727 Scottish Highlands. Amid whispers of witchcraft, a mother-daughter duo finds hope in unexpected friendships. Perfect for fans of Outlander and tales of resilience.

The Last Witch of Scotland

At The Wild Haggis Bookshop, the murder mysteries aren't just on the shelves! Beth Cunningham thought she'd closed the book on her troubled past when she opened The Wild Haggis Bookshop in the charming Scottish town of Oban. But when her inaugural book club evening ends in real murder – the body dramatically posed amongst the party decorations – her fresh start ends in a twist she definitely didn’t see coming. With local police detective Logan Hunter eyeing her as his prime suspect, Beth must fight to clear her name. Still, she can't help but notice his warm brown eyes and dedication to justice… even as he builds a case against her. Determined to find the truth, Beth is shocked to discover a web of lies among her book club attendees, each one hiding secrets worthy of a bestseller. With time running out before she lands in jail, can Beth uncover the secret worth killing for? This utterly charming Highland whodunnit will have you hooked from the first page to the last. Pour yourself a wee dram and settle in – you won't be able to put it down! What readers are saying about this book: 'Some books are like a warm blanket and a strong cup of tea. This one? It's a warm blanket, a strong cup of tea, and a dead body in the reading nook... A charming start to what promises to be a great series!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved reading this book. Any cosy mystery fan will find it hard to put down once started.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A charming mystery full of fun and twists... From the very first chapter it pulled me in with its quirky setting and engaging characters.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What's cozier than a Scottish bookshop? One where the murder mysteries leap off the shelves and into real life. Jackie Baldwin delivers all the cozy vibes I love.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This cozy mystery delivers exactly what fans of the genre crave: a charming setting in the Scottish Highlands, a cast of colorful and well-developed characters, subtle red herrings, and a fast-paced, twist-filled plot that keeps you turning pages.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was a wonderful cozy mystery from the very first chapter! The characters are all interesting and there are so many people with a motive that I had a very hard time figuring out who the killer was.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The enchanting setting of Oban, Scotland; a beautiful bookshop with the amusing name of the Wild Haggis Bookshop... A great cast of characters, tangled family relationships and everyone having a secret makes this a fun and entertaining read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It is cozy, mysterious, and suspenseful... Pure detective, investigation, and great atmosphere of a small Scottish city.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is definitely a cozy mystery… boy, does it deliver an amazing story… I can't wait to come back to the Haggis Bookshop for another visit!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a whodunit with a few nice twists and I am sure that by the time you turn the last page, you will be looking forward to the next one.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Highland Bookshop Murders

Murder at the Wild Haggis Bookshop

'Love, passion, drama, violence, menace and peril, and characters you fall in love with!’ – Santa Montefiore, author of Shadows in the Moonlight The mystery of St Kilda's residents are all revealed in the epic conclusion to Karen Swan's historical series set in Scotland. Jayne Ferguson has always been a keeper of secrets, most especially her own . . . If there’s one thing Jayne Ferguson has learnt in her life, it’s that every blessing comes with a curse. She married the most handsome man on the isle of St Kilda - but he’s a bully. She inherited her mother’s gift of second sight - but only ever foresees her fellow islanders’ deaths. She has learnt to keep to herself, treading in the shadows and shirking the highs for fear of the lows. When a needless death strikes at the heart of her home, Jayne’s bad marriage becomes worse and she finds solace with an unlikely friend. Glimmers of happiness tantalise her, though there’s no possibility for anything more, especially once word comes of St Kilda’s evacuation. But as the day draws near, tensions on the island rise. Secrets are being forced to the surface, passions and enmities erupting with equal violence. A man is killed, as Jayne knew he would be, and her closest friends Effie, Mhairi and Flora are each implicated. On the mainland, the villagers scatter into new lives, hoping distance means refuge. But then Jayne has another of her dreams and she knows the past isn’t done with them yet. The Midnight Secret is the fourth and final book in Karen Swan's sweeping, bestselling Wild Isles series, following on from The Last Summer, The Stolen Hours and The Lost Lover.

The Wild Isle series

The Midnight Secret

The worst monsters are the human kind . . . Dundee, 1812. Isabel Baxter awaits the arrival of Mary Godwin, a girl of fierce intelligence and grand passions, sent north to recover from a mysterious ailment. The Baxter family home, nestled in woodland by the river Tay, seems the perfect retreat. But The Cottage is a place of secrets, and Mary is no ordinary guest. As the girls grow closer, their friendship becomes all-consuming, haunted by memory, fuelled by feverish creativity, and shadowed by something monstrous. Inspired by true events, this is an immersive reimagining of the young Mary Shelley before she became the author of Frankenstein. A story of girlhood, obsession, and the birth of a literary legend. Years before Frankenstein, this is a story of emerging womanhood and literary intrigue, exploring the many monsters in young Mary Shelley's life. From the bestselling author of Waterstones Scottish Book of the month, the Specimens, Poor Creatures is perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Sara Sheridan and Ambrose Parry. 'Makes the historical feel present and urgent' - ZOE VENDITOZZI

Poor Creatures

‘A super cosy mystery, best read on a Sunday afternoon with tea and biscuits’ ????? ‘Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!’ ????? THE FIRST THREE BOOKS IN THE TOTALLY UNPUTDOWNABLE GRACE MCKENNA MYSTERY SERIES! MURDER BY THE SEASIDE When glamorous widow Sylvia Gordon seeks the truth about her husband's fatal fall, Grace McKenna knows this is no accident. The deceased Paul Gordon – a local celebrity psychic – had enemies hiding in plain sight. With charming journalist Tobias Sloan's help, Grace peels back layers of deception within Paul's inner circle. Then a second body appears at a local golf club, revealing a shocking connection between the deaths. As a killer stalks Edinburgh's cobbled lanes, Grace must confront her own haunted past before the murderer claims another victim. MURDER AT CASTLE TRAPRAIN Reclusive Russian collector Sacha Komorov summons Grace to forbidding Castle Traprain – his rare Fabergé egg has vanished in an inside job. As her team infiltrates the castle staff, Komorov's ex-prima ballerina wife secretly begs Grace to catch her stalker. Are the cases linked? When a suspect is found murdered, Grace realizes she's hunting no ordinary thief. The killer within Castle Traprain's walls is willing to eliminate anyone standing in their way… including Grace herself! MURDER AT WHITEADDER HOUSE A desperate plea to find a missing sister plunges Grace into her most dangerous case yet. The trail leads to Whiteadder House, a remote clinic offering miracle cures that seem too good to be true – because they are. When Grace and her assistant Hannah go undercover to infiltrate its inner sanctum, they discover the facility's powerful founders have bought influence at every level. With police doors closed and even Grace's ex-husband potentially compromised, a young woman's body on a nearby beach raises the stakes. Grace must risk everything to expose Whiteadder's sinister secrets before more lives are lost.

A Grace McKenna Mystery

Grace McKenna Mystery Books 1–3

This audio edition includes an exclusive conversation between narrator Paula Masterton and author Kate Foster. 'A masterpiece. A thrilling historical murder tale but so much more. Vivid, evocative and full of humanity' – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal and The Twyford Code Inspired by a real-life case and winner of the Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect Award, Kate Foster's The Maiden is a remarkable story with a feminist revisionist twist, giving a voice to women otherwise silenced by history. "In the end, it did not matter what I said at my trial. No one believed me." Edinburgh, October 1679. Lady Christian is arrested and charged with the murder of her lover, James Forrester. News of her imprisonment and subsequent trial is splashed across the broadsides, with headlines that leave little room for doubt: Adulteress. Whore. Murderess. Only a year before, Lady Christian was newly married, leading a life of privilege and respectability. So, what led her to risk everything for an affair? And does that make her guilty of murder? She wasn't the only woman in Forrester's life, and certainly not the only one who might have had cause to wish him dead . . . 'Threat hangs over every page like the awaiting guillotine, but the women in this book gleam sharper. Witty, gritty and full of heart, their voices rise through the brutality and hardship of 17th century Edinburgh, battling to be heard' – Cari Thomas, bestselling author of Threadneedle

The Maiden

Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Carnegie-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm. This is a stunning collection to be treasured for a lifetime.

Scottish Treasuries

A Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales

“A super cosy mystery, best read on a Sunday afternoon with tea and biscuits” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Portobello, Scotland. Grace McKenna is just back from a hearty breakfast at The Espy seaside pub when a perplexing mystery arrives at her door. Glamorous widow Sylvia Gordon is determined to find the truth about the death of her husband, Paul. Once a local celebrity with supposed psychic abilities, Paul is now the talk of the town after a deadly fall from the tower at a nearby college. The locals believe it was a tragic accident, maybe even a consequence of dabbling too deep into the psychic realm? But Grace has a feeling there's more than meets the eye… With the help of Tobias Sloan – a dashing English journalist with a keen appetite for mysteries – Grace starts unravelling the puzzle of Paul's last days. As she digs deeper, it becomes clear that plenty of people had reason to want Paul gone. Both his work and home life were rife with long-held grudges… was one of Paul’s trusted friends actually his murderer? Then, Grace’s search takes a frightening turn when another body is found – this time in the changing rooms of the posh local golf club. Uncovering a shocking secret linking the two deaths, Grace finds her professional and personal boundaries beginning to blur. She is left to face not only the ghosts of her own past, but also the prospect of a killer stalking the cobbled lanes of Edinburgh. Can Grace uncover the truth before another innocent life is taken? A totally unputdownable Scottish mystery, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Clare Chase and Frances Evesham. What readers are saying about this book: "I freaking loved it... a seriously brilliant page turner that will have you hooked from start to finish." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I burst into tears at the end of the book; the scene was both shocking and so good! Murder by the Seaside definitely had me hooked, and I cannot wait to read more in the Grace McKenna series…I really liked this book, and I liked the author's writing style. I cannot wait for more books! A 5++ rating!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I absolutely loved this book. Kept me gripped on so many levels." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I have not been so drawn into a book for a long time. So much so I sat up for two nights reading it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was hooked on this book from page one, and it never dropped me! A compelling, twisty story with rounded, believable characters and a plot that kept me guessing. Even the very last line of the book came as a complete - and fantastic - surprise. I can't wait to read the next thriller with Grace at the helm. Highly recommended!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I’ve found my new favourite series and I’ll be waiting to preorder the next in the series and catch up with Grace and the Gang.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Loved, loved, loved this story. Cannot wait to see what happens next. Will recommend to others.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping! I can't wait for #2 in the hopefully not too distant future. Highly recommended.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Detective Grace McKenna Scottish Murder Mystery

Murder by the Seaside

‘I was engrossed... I've found my new favourite series.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When young, pretty Eliza Anderson walks through Grace McKenna’s door begging for help finding her missing sister, it sparks the Portobello Detective Agency’s most dangerous investigation to date. The trail leads Grace and her team to a plush clinic nestled in Scotland’s remote wilderness. On the surface, Whiteadder House seems too good to be true, offering miracle cures and luxury comfort at no cost. But as they dig deeper, the cracks in its gleaming façade start to show. Before long, Grace and her protégée Hannah are fighting to infiltrate Whiteadder’s inner sanctum, going undercover while racing to uncover its dark secrets. Little do they know that Whiteadder’s founders have been buying influence at the highest levels to keep prying eyes away, and this time Grace is not going to get any help from the police. Has her handsome ex-husband Brodie been compromised too? With the facility locked down tight and a web of corruption allowing Whiteadder to operate unchecked, Grace must trust her instincts and sacrifice everything to find a way in to save her client’s sister – and, even more difficult, a way out. Then a young woman’s body is found on a nearby beach – could it be linked to the clinic? Grace knows she must find out before more lives are lost... A totally gripping Scottish cozy mystery. Fans of Clare Chase, Faith Martin and Frances Evesham will love this series. What readers are saying about this series: “A super cosy mystery, best read on a Sunday afternoon with tea and biscuits” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Glued to the pages... the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gripping from the start, with twists that will leave your head spinning! An excellent murder mystery… I couldn't put it down.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved this cozy mystery. I was captivated from the start… intricate characters, and tons of moving pieces which set it apart from others in this genre… had me guessing the whole time… cannot wait for the next.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This book was a nail biter and had me hooked from page one. There is a twisty plot, plenty of red herrings, and likeable main characters. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Couldn't put it down.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An atmospheric and gripping Scottish mystery… this novel unfolds a tale of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected connections… an unputdownable mystery that leaves readers craving more." Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Wow what a book! Thank you ever so much for the opportunity to review. I could not put it down.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Murder at Whiteadder House

Grace McKenna sits outside the café with her faithful dog Harvey at her feet, gazing over the sea at Portobello Beach. She sneaks Harvey a piece of sausage and he scoffs it happily. Life doesn’t get much better than this, she thinks, turning her face to the early morning sun. But in the shadowy corridors of nearby Castle Traprain, a remorseless killer is preparing to strike… Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s been one thing after another for Detective Grace McKenna and her team at the fledgling Portobello Detective Agency, and she’s finally enjoying some peace as the leaves turn and Autumn beckons. But when a wealthy local landowner contacts her about a case so sensitive he can’t even discuss it over the phone, Grace is instantly intrigued. Russian collector Sacha Komorov lives out of the public eye, despite his immense wealth and marriage to a famous ex-prima ballerina. As Grace gazes at the ominous silhouette of his Scottish estate, Castle Traprain, with its high walls and thrusting turrets, a shiver runs down her spine. Komorov himself is just as forbidding as he discloses the disappearance of a priceless rose-diamond Fabergé egg from his collection. It's an inside job, and he needs Grace to uncover the traitor within his own household. As Grace dives into the case, her team goes undercover at Castle Traprain to win the trust of the staff. But things take an unexpected turn when Komorov's beautiful and troubled wife, Katya, begs for Grace's help to catch a disturbing stalker. Are the two cases connected? And why does Katya want to keep her husband in the dark about hiring Grace? The plot thickens when one of the potential suspects is found murdered in the Housekeeper's quarters. It seems this is no ordinary jewel thief. The killer lurking within Castle Traprain will do anything to achieve their ends and, as the tension mounts, Grace and her team find themselves ultimately becoming targets in an increasingly deadly game… An unputdownable Scottish mystery that will have you turning the pages to find out what happens next, perfect for fans of Clare Chase, Faith Martin and Frances Evesham. What readers are saying about this series: “I was engrossed… I’ve found my new favourite series and I’ll be waiting to preorder the next in the series and catch up with Grace and the Gang. ⭐️ The last page was WOW⭐️.” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I was hooked on this book from page one, and it never dropped me! A compelling, twisty story with rounded, believable characters and a plot that kept me guessing. Even the very last line of the book came as a complete – and fantastic – surprise. I can't wait to read the next thriller with Grace at the helm. Highly recommended!” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “There are some good ‘wow’ moments and reveals that I did not see coming. And I burst into tears at the end of the book; the scene was both shocking and so good!... Definitely had me hooked, and I cannot wait to read more in the Grace McKenna series.” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I was impressed! Glued to the pages, I had trouble putting it down… An excellent plot, a great set of mysteries and some special characters. And the last sentence in the book saw my jaw dropping!” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was amazing. It had me hooked from the very beginning all the way to the end. I could not put it down it was so good!” Online reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Murder at Castle Traprain

Newly assigned to CID, Detective Constable Elizabeth Burnet needs to prove herself more than most. In an era rife with misogynistic attitudes, some see her as little more than a pretty face hired to make the department more palatable to the public, giving her the nickname 'The Friday Girl'. So when she stumbles across evidence of a nascent serial killer - dubbed "The Werewolf" by the local press - her theories are dismissed as the product of an overactive imagination, and the more she tries to persuade people of the truth, the more she's alienated from her colleagues. But the killer is out there, hunting for their next victim in the Templeton Woods. The only person who believes Burnet is a recently dismissed detective with his own agenda: exposing corruption within Tayside Police. Working together, they soon realise that some within the police force may have their own reasons for covering up the recent deaths. And as the killer is exposed, Burnet uncovers the mind of a monster pushed to the edge.

The Friday Girl

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